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Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Sally Williams went from making failed batches of nougat in her kitchen to creating one of the biggest luxury sweets companies in South Africa.

Over 40,000 learners have yet to be placed in school for 2026.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been placed on special leave by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Discovery Bank, South Africa’s fastest-growing bank, announced a wide range of new digital features, product updates and partner offers as part of a major platform enhancement that expands its financial services ecosystem. The updates follow earlier improvements introduced this year in financial planning tools, digital security and personalised banking experiences. Among the newest additions...

Former President Jacob Zuma is briefing supporters after his Arms Deal appeal

The New York mayor-elect’s victory has energized the European left, with politicians casting themselves as their country’s version of Mamdani, and strategists eager to study how he won.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India Thursday for the first time since launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.

A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the hardest work may only be beginning, with peace on the ground uncertain.

Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi’s social media accounts for violating their policy.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

Residents in two tower blocks see a large rise in their energy bills that were previously subsidised.

New data shows that around 180 small and medium-sized businesses are on the brink of closing their doors in South Africa. 

Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.

Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

Masemola says the aim of the intervention is to fast-track service delivery

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is testifying at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile addresse to the National Council of Provinces on Thursday.

Jacob Zuma has lost his bid at the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that he pay back R28,9m

Oleksandr Usyk has permission to face Deontay Wilder next in a voluntary defence of his WBC heavyweight title.

Anthony Joshua is on weight for his heavyweight fight with Jake Paul later this month.

England defender Trent Alexander‑Arnold will be out for about two months after sustaining a thigh injury during Real Madrid’s win over Athletic Club.

Zak Crawley says he and his England teammates were “chuffed” after Joe Root scored his first century in Australia, finishing on 135 not out to help England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.

University is already being investigated by police over ‘allegations of financial irregularities’ and has suspended three of its senior staff

The University of Greater Manchester is being investigated by England’s higher education regulator amid mounting allegations of financial misconduct, bribery and bullying.

The Office for Students will examine whether the former University of Bolton had...

Legislation is needed to stop leftwing politicians ‘bringing drag queens and porn actors into schools’, minister says

A restrictive sex education bill backed by Georgia Meloni’s far-right government and intended to crack down on “gender ideology and the woke bubble” has provoked fury in Italy.

Italy is one of the few EU countries not to have compulsory sex education in schools despite evidence...

A year after her split from Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, Rachel has launched a movement titled ‘Falling Forward’. Take a look…

Faf de Klerk’s wife Mine shared new photos of their newborn beautiful baby girl, Yuke de Klerk. Take a look at the newest ‘Bok baby’.

Three incidents of racing pigeons being stolen in South Africa in as many months has raised suspicions of a criminal syndicate …

Thuthukile Zuma is vying for ANC deputy chair in Johannesburg as delegates elect new regional leaders.

Lamola rejects Rubio’s criticism, saying South Africa chooses its own path while remaining open to respectful partnership with the US.

One customer spent a whopping R3 million and another just over R1 million, both on travel, entertainment and accommodation.

The former president wants to have his 1999 arms deal case withdrawn.

Chris Whitty contrasts systematic approach in children and calls for more research into managing infections in elderly

The medical profession must do more to prevent and manage infections in elderly people as the current methods are “hit and miss”, the chief medical officer for England has said.

Writing in his annual report for 2025, Prof Chris Whitty said preventing and treating infections had...

This is how much you can expect to spend on petrol when driving to the beach this holiday season.

BYD has finally launched the new Sealion 5 in South Africa, a plug-in hybrid SUV that’s R100,000 cheaper than its closest competitor.

Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously, England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty says.

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